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Water, Screwworm, and Data Centers: Texas House Hearing Discusses 'Agricultural Crisis'

The Texas House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock held a hearing where panelists discussed the impact of data center development and urban sprawl on the state's agriculture industry. Concerns were raised about data centers driving up land prices and contributing to water scarcity. Companies like Matador, Pacifico, and Meta were cited for their significant land use in Texas.